Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”
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Beyoncé to Release First Fragrance in 10 Years
More than a decade after releasing her first fragrance, Heat, Beyoncé is launching a new scent, Eau De Parfum in November.
Beyoncé to Release First Fragrance in 10 Years
More than a decade after releasing her first fragrance, Heat, Beyoncé is launching a new scent, Eau De Parfum in November.
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Fragrance Maker Givaudan’s Core Profit Falls
Swiss fragrance and flavours maker Givaudan’s core profit fell 6.6 percent in the first half of 2023, weighed down by subdued demand in its taste and wellbeing unit, particularly in North America.
Fragrance Maker Givaudan’s Core Profit Falls
Swiss fragrance and flavours maker Givaudan’s core profit fell 6.6 percent in the first half of 2023, weighed down by subdued demand in its taste and wellbeing unit, particularly in North America.
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The Fight For Beauty’s Top Talent
With luxury names like LVMH and Kering revving up their beauty businesses, pure play competitors need to safeguard their most prized possessions: their people.
The Fight For Beauty’s Top Talent
With luxury names like LVMH and Kering revving up their beauty businesses, pure play competitors need to safeguard their most prized possessions: their people.
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Why Kim Kardashian and Coty Could Be Parting Ways
While the beauty conglomerate is in the midst of restructuring its global business, one of its most famous celebrity founders is said to be taking her brand back.
Why Kim Kardashian and Coty Could Be Parting Ways
While the beauty conglomerate is in the midst of restructuring its global business, one of its most famous celebrity founders is said to be taking her brand back.
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Why So Many Barbie Beauty Collabs Are Falling Flat
The summer movie’s influence on fashion is undeniable, but most collaborations and product pushes in makeup, skin care and hair care are falling flat.
Why So Many Barbie Beauty Collabs Are Falling Flat
The summer movie’s influence on fashion is undeniable, but most collaborations and product pushes in makeup, skin care and hair care are falling flat.
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Kering Paid $3.8 Billion for Creed
Gucci-owner Kering paid €3.5 billion ($3.83 billion) for acquiring high-end French fragrance label Creed in June, the Financial Times reported.
Kering Paid $3.8 Billion for Creed
Gucci-owner Kering paid €3.5 billion ($3.83 billion) for acquiring high-end French fragrance label Creed in June, the Financial Times reported.
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Coty CEO Says Gucci Licence Not Under Discussion for Next Five Years
‘There will be no discussion on the renewal of any of our licences before at least five years,’ Coty CEO Sue Naby told journalists.
Coty CEO Says Gucci Licence Not Under Discussion for Next Five Years
‘There will be no discussion on the renewal of any of our licences before at least five years,’ Coty CEO Sue Naby told journalists.
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Symrise Contests EU Fragrance Cartel Raid in Court
German flavour and fragrance maker Symrise has challenged dawn raids conducted by EU antitrust regulators four months ago and asked Europe’s second highest court to annul information collected during the raids.
Symrise Contests EU Fragrance Cartel Raid in Court
German flavour and fragrance maker Symrise has challenged dawn raids conducted by EU antitrust regulators four months ago and asked Europe’s second highest court to annul information collected during the raids.
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Kering’s Beauty Strategy Comes Into Focus
This week, Kering’s beauty strategy came into focus when the world’s second largest luxury fashion group announced that it is acquiring the niche fragrance brand Creed at a price close to $3 billion.
Kering’s Beauty Strategy Comes Into Focus
This week, Kering’s beauty strategy came into focus when the world’s second largest luxury fashion group announced that it is acquiring the niche fragrance brand Creed at a price close to $3 billion.
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Why Beauty’s Challenger Brands Need to Rev Up Growth
For many emerging beauty brands, the early days of getting up and running has been the relatively easy part. Now, they need to confront even greater challenges to continue their growth trajectories, according to The State of Fashion: Beauty.
Why Beauty’s Challenger Brands Need to Rev Up Growth
For many emerging beauty brands, the early days of getting up and running has been the relatively easy part. Now, they need to confront even greater challenges to continue their growth trajectories, according to The State of Fashion: Beauty.
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Why Kering Chose Creed for Its First Big Beauty Acquisition
Kering will acquire 100 percent of the luxury niche fragrance brand controlled by BlackRock Long Term Private Capital Europe and current Chairman Javier Ferrán in an all-cash transaction.
Why Kering Chose Creed for Its First Big Beauty Acquisition
Kering will acquire 100 percent of the luxury niche fragrance brand controlled by BlackRock Long Term Private Capital Europe and current Chairman Javier Ferrán in an all-cash transaction.
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Advent International Acquires Parfums de Marly and Initio Parfums Privés
The private equity firm has taken a majority stake in Sprecher Berrier Group of Companies, the parent company of niche fragrance lines Parfums de Marly and Initio Parfums Privés.
Advent International Acquires Parfums de Marly and Initio Parfums Privés
The private equity firm has taken a majority stake in Sprecher Berrier Group of Companies, the parent company of niche fragrance lines Parfums de Marly and Initio Parfums Privés.
The News in Brief
Mytheresa Owner’s Sales Rise as Ultra Wealthy Keep Shopping
LuxExperience posted a rise in sales as the luxury multibrand platform’s strategy of catering to the ultra wealthy helped it navigate a difficult environment for high-end fashion.
The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.
L’Oréal Steals French Stock Market Crown From LVMH
The cosmetics group became France’s most valuable listed company on Tuesday, the first time since 2017 that a non-luxury company has claimed the top spot at the end of a trading day.
Authentic Brands Targets Creator Economy, Eyes Public Offering
The licensor could pursue an IPO as early as the first half of next year.
Vogue Mexico and Latin America Editor-in-Chief Karla Martinez de Salas to Step Down
The industry veteran is joining Latino-focused media platform Avance Global to establish a new lifestyle brand that will span fashion, design, travel, food, culture and entertainment.
Prada Revamps Milan Flagship to Cater to Top Clients and New Shoppers
The group is hoping the renovated eight-level complex can generate €100 million in annual revenue, chief executive Andrea Guerra told Reuters.
JD Sports Names New North America CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
The sneaker retailer is shaking up its North American leadership as it looks to reverse soft sales and an extended slump in the stock market.